…it gives us new birth in Christ, makes us sharers in the mystery of his death and resurrection, grants the forgiveness of sin and brings us new freedom as God’s children and members of his ChurchPope Francis

For the Catholic, Baptism means participating in Jesus’ death and then resurrection; to go into the water and emerge a renewed child of God.

Baptism of Infants

Sacramental preparation classes are offered for parents of infants and children through six years old. Godparents are welcome to attend as well.

These sessions discuss the theological and spiritual meaning of the sacrament of Baptism and what this means for parents and godparents. There is also time devoted to learning about religious development in early childhood.

Baptisms are celebrations of a child’s initiation into the Eucharistic community, and therefore ordinarily take place during Mass once a month, except during Lent.

Baptism of Adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process of welcoming, forming, and catechizing new Catholics. It is also the process used for baptized Catholics who have not completed their sacraments of initiation: Confirmation and First Eucharist. Its goal is to foster and deepen the conversion of individuals and the entire community of believers.